Michael Conroy/Associated PressJohn Beilein has one spot open for 2015. Needless to say, he's probably going to be quite selective.

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John Beilein is searching for the one.

No, really. He is. According to Verbal Commits, the eighth-year Michigan coach has a single scholarship to offer a 2015 prospect.

Signs point to Beilein taking either a shooting or point guard. However, he could go against the grain and sign another forward/winger or center. When it comes to recruiting, Beilein doesn't swing and miss very often. If his track record is an indicator, his next selection will easily plug into the Wolverines' existing roster.

Using 247Sports and UM Hoops as guides, this slideshow will provide updates on Beilein's top targets.

Jalen Brunson (6'1.5", 190 Pounds; 5-Star Point Guard)

Due to family circumstances, Jalen Brunson's future whereabouts remain up in the air. According to 247Sports, Michigan State is now the team to beat in the 5-star point guard sweepstakes.

At 6'1.5" and 190 pounds, the Adlai Stevenson (Illinois) phenom is the perfect size to run the 1 in the Big Ten. As noted in a recent Spartans-related piece (which explains "family circumstances"), Brunson reminds me a little of Trey Burke, Beilein's best player at Michigan.

It goes without saying; he'd be a tremendous get and great fit for either Beilein or Tom Izzo.

Brunson has "warm" interest in the Wolverines, per 247Sports. However, the almighty Crystal Ball gives a three percent chance of heading to Ann Arbor.

The bottom line is this: Don't hold your breath for Brunson, but hope for the best. He's the No. 3-ranked point guard in the nation, and on top of being a reliable distributor, he possesses a spectacular balance of speed, control and the ability to distribute.

Jalen Coleman (6'3", 160; 4-Star Combo Guard)

Jalen Coleman is a combo guard, so he'd take care of two needs with one fell swoop. Since visiting Michigan in September, the 6'3", 160-pounder has picked up offers from UNLV, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Vanderbilt.

In late June, the LaPorte (Indiana) La Lumiere senior-to-be released his top six:

If Beilein's intent on getting a guard, Coleman seems like the best bet, assuming Brunson is off the table. Coleman's versatility makes him an intriguing case, while Brunson's Burke-like game just makes sense for the Wolverines.

His most recent visit (unofficial) was to Notre Dame in February. According to 247Sports, the Irish have a seven percent chance of landing him. In late June, the recruitniks pretty much packed Coleman's bags for him.

Perry Dozier (6'5", 180; 4-Star Shooting Guard)

Here's another one: Perry Dozier, the No. 5-ranked shooting guard of the next class. At 6'5" and 180 pounds, he has the ideal frame for an outside-inside game. If Beilein secures Dozier, watch out for a lethal Wolverines offense, coming to a conference floor near you in 2015-16.

In terms of explosiveness, Dozier seems to be a step or two ahead of Brunson and Coleman. Now, that's not to discount either one; they all play their styles, and they play them well. But Dozier is a touch-the-ceiling dunker with maniacal, crazy-aggressive tendencies.

If there's an inch of open lane, he's taking it all the way to the rim. No questions asked. Imagine him with Kameron Chatman. Talk about showmanship.

Per Burkhardt, Davis describes himself as a versatile guard who's working on becoming a more "explosive" athlete. Davis told Burkhardt he enjoyed his visit to Ann Arbor, but doesn't know if he'll take an official to Michigan.

Of course, not knowing if he's going to officially visit kind of erases what he said back in September:

Arthur Hill hoops star Eric Davis recently took a visit to Michigan and said "I can be the next Trey Burke." OK then http://t.co/Ra3uncXl4z